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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.26, 24,328.89 and 3,907.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.26, 24,328.89 and 3,907.26 is: 5,860.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.26 : 24,328.89 = 3,907.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.26/24,328.89 = 3,907.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.26x = 24,328.89 × 3,907.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.26x = 95,059,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,059,298.74/16,219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.89

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